Gold Smoke

Gold Smoke (Stanley Clarke, 1950) is a tall bearded iris reaching 34" (86 cm) with a late midseason bloom. This variety features a unique smoky-yellow self, offering a subtle and elegant color presence in the garden. Bred from Anita Catherine x unknown and introduced by Longfield in 1952, Gold Smoke is a classic addition for collectors and enthusiasts seeking refined hues and reliable performance. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Guardian Garden (GG) This cultivar is a Guardian Garden Iris. Guardian Garden irises are endangered cultivars preserved through long-term stewardship rather than routine sale. Many of these varieties have been lost to time through attrition, discontinued propagation, or the disappearance of original growers, leaving only a few known living examples in cultivation. When a Guardian Garden variety is offered, it reflects that a sustainable stock level has finally been reached within our collection; availability remains intentionally limited to protect the cultivar’s future. We encourage collectors who value historic preservation to support the continued safeguarding of rare and endangered irises by joining the Historic Iris Preservation Society.